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Sloppy start to festivitiesDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Diane Ancede could describe Saturday's setup for Lisle's holiday celebration in one word. "Sloppy," said the organizer of the town's Once Upon a Christmas festival. "It ...
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Cops go shopping to brighten kids' holidayDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - For those looking for a good local cause to support this holiday season, consider the "Shop with a Cop" program. Organizers Louie and Bonnie Kloepper said the purpose o...
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Vandals take out holiday displayDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - As a no-holds-barred holiday decorator whose house has taken first prize in prior local contests, Phillip O'Brill is no stranger to pranksters making light of his displa...
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Campton Hills adopts first land-use planDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Campton Hills trustees set the table this week for future development along Route 47 and in downtown Wasco with the approval of the new municipality's first comprehensiv...
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Saw, grist mills a vital part of county's early growthDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Between 1835 and 1839, 13 sawmills were built on the Des Plaines River and its tributaries throughout the Chicago region. However, the number of sawmills dwindled in the...
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Bone-crushing bill?
Dec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Scientists hoping to study the ancient skeleton known as Kennewick Man are protesting efforts that they say could block them from examining one of the olde...
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Suspects did not expect Taylor to be home
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Pets can visit 'Santa Paws' at Animal House tonightDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Meet Santa Paws and Mrs. Claws and the rest of the animals, staff and volunteers at Animal House Shelter's first Holiday Open House. The event is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunda...
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Nominate your favorite displaysDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - What could be better than driving around to see holiday lights with the family or friends? It's free (well, except for the gas), cozy (as long as the car heater works) a...
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Minor offenses routinely land Wyoming youths in adult jail